What is the closest antonym of 'Complex'?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Antonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “What is the closest antonym of 'Complex'?”
The accepted answer is D. Simple. Simple is the fact required by “What is the closest antonym of 'Complex'” (option D). Option A (“Reckless”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Simple. Option B (“Energetic”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Simple. Remaining alternatives (Exciting) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Simple is identified. Antonyms questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Antonyms recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Reckless
Why not A: “Reckless” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Simple. Simple is the fact required by “What is the closest antonym of 'Complex'” (option D). Option A (“Reckless”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete reca
- B. Energetic
Why not B: “Energetic” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Simple. Simple is the fact required by “What is the closest antonym of 'Complex'” (option D). Option A (“Reckless”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete reca
- C. Exciting
Why not C: “Exciting” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Simple. Simple is the fact required by “What is the closest antonym of 'Complex'” (option D). Option A (“Reckless”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete reca
- D. Simple ✓
Correct answer
D. Simple
Explanation
Simple is the fact required by “What is the closest antonym of 'Complex'” (option D). Option A (“Reckless”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Simple. Option B (“Energetic”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Simple. Remaining alternatives (Exciting) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Simple is identified. Antonyms questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Antonyms recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Antonyms Official FPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, vocabulary, antonyms
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